Meen Pattichathu or Meen Peera with Ilumbi-puli

This easy fish curry can be prepared using small fishes like Anchovies or Sardines (called 'Nethili' or 'Mathi' respectively in Kerala).

Ingredients:-

Natholi washed and cleaned      -  500gm

Ilumbi-puli ('Bimbool')                 - 250gm

Green chillies                                  - 6nos

Green pepper seeds (if available)

Ginger                                                - 5” size

Garlic                                                  - half a pod.

Small onions                                     - 8 nos.

Coconut                                             - half coconut grated

Salt to taste.

Method:-

Mix all the ingredients together add half a cup of water and cook in a small flame, after boiling.  When all the water is dried up put off the fire and the curry is ready. Tastes best when cooked on "manchatti" (pan made of clay).